Hitting
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Present participle of hit; the act of striking something or someone with force, or reaching a particular level or point. It describes impact or collision.
“The baseball player was hitting consistently well throughout the season.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
hit·ting
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Double T in middle positions; -ING ending is very common
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Worth 11 points; straightforward word with common letter patterns
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